DeKalbMedical is following the CDC recommendations for management and treatment of suspected or confirmed H1N1 cases. 10 Steps for Medical Offices Infection Prevention and Control Measures H1N1 suspect/confirmed cases are placed on Contact/Respiratory Precautions until symptoms resolve (temperature <100 ° F for 24 hours with fever reducing medicine) More here: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/guidelines_infection_control.htm Testing for H1N1 is performed by the Georgia State Public Health Lab on hospitalized patients only DeKalb Medical Testing Policy and Procedure Antiviral recommendations Details here: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/recommendations.htm CDC's Information on Testing for Influenza Antiviral Resistance CDC's Antiviral Resistance Algorithm H1N1 and Pregnancy http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/clinician_pregnant.htm http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/guidance/obstetric.htm http://www.cdc.gov/H1N1flu/pregnancy/antiviral_messages.htm http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/vaccination/pregnant_qa.htm Guidance for Prevention and Treatment in Infants and Children Details here: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/childrentreatment.htm Vaccine Details here: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/vaccination/public/vaccination_qa_pub.htm H1N1 Vaccination Information You are strongly encouraged to get vaccinated. The vaccine will be offered on Wednesday, October 28 and Thursday, October 29 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. in the 0800 classroom on the ground floor of the hospital to DeKalb Medical employees only. DeKalb Medical at Hillandale campus will also begin priority immunizations on Monday. A schedule for North Decatur is forthcoming. \
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